Step 1/4Two explosive dribbles, then a jump stop
Orange = offense · blue = defense · solid line = cut · dashed = pass · zig-zag = dribble · T = screen · dotted arc = shot
Passing drill
Explode, Stop, Pivot, Pass
Two hard dribbles out, jump stop, pivot all the way round and pass back to the next player in your group.
- Time
- 6 min
- Players
- 3+
- Ages
- 7+
- Level
- Beginner
Equipment: 1 ball per group of 3
How to run the drill
- 1Groups of three behind a line, one ball per group. Lots of groups can go at once.
- 2The first player starts in triple threat, takes two hard dribbles out, and lands on a jump stop.
- 3Pivot round to face your group and make a strong chest pass to the next player.
- 4Jog to the back of your line. The coach changes the pivot (forward or reverse) and the pivot foot.
Coaching points
- First step long and low
- Stop on balance, no extra steps
- Pivot low with the ball tucked on your hip
- Step into the pass
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